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The graph below provides information on the number of student from the US, UK, and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2008. Write a report describing the main trends shown in the graph and making comparisons where relevant

The graph illustrates the
number
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 of pupils from three different countries— the US, the UK, and Australia — who studied abroad between 2002 and 2008.
Overall
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,
Australian
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students
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 were consistently the largest group studying overseas,
while
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 British
students
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 ranked second and later increased to a higher
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 than American learners by the end of the period. Australia had the highest
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 of
students
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 studying abroad throughout the entire period, from 2002 to 2008. In the first year, the
number
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 of
Australian
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students
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 rose significantly from about 50,000 to 60,000.
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, in the second
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 there was a noticeable decrease. From 2004 onwards, the
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 of
Australian
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students
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 grew steadily until 2008, maintaining the highest position among the three countries. The
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 of UK
students
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 studying overseas showed steady and consistent growth from 2004 to 2008,
although
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 the increase was not dramatic. Meanwhile, the
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 of American
students
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 fluctuated significantly. In 2003, the
number
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 of US
students
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 rose sharply to more than 50,000, almost matching the figure for
Australian
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students
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.
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, from 2004 to 2006, the
number
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 of American pupils dropped considerably. By 2008, the US had the lowest
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 of
students
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 studying abroad,
while
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 the UK stood between Australia and the US.

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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "however, while".
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Vocabulary: Replace the words number, australian, students with synonyms.
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Vocabulary: The word "number of" was used 9 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "significantly" was used 2 times.
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